Class News
Year 5 have made an excellent start to the new school year and we are excited to share the learning that will take place across the autumn term.
English
This term, our class text is Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. This adventurous story will inspire our writing and develop our comprehension skills. Alongside this, we will be writing a non-chronological report on the Greek Gods, linking with our history topic.
Maths
In the Autumn term we will be focussing on place value and the four operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
You can help your child at home by encouraging them to learn their times tables and completing their maths homework.
Geography
In Autumn 1, our geography topic is Mountains. We will learn how mountains are formed, the different types of mountains, and the challenges of living in mountain regions.
Find out more:
Mountain Habitat | National Geographic Kids
History
Our history focus for Autumn 2 is the Ancient Greeks. We will be learning about their daily life, culture, democracy, and the lasting impact they had on our world.
Explore more here:
Science
In Autumn 1, our science topic is Forces. We will explore gravity, air resistance, water resistance, friction, and mechanisms such as gears, pulleys, levers, and springs.
In Autumn 2, we will turn our attention to Earth and Space, learning about the Earth’s movement relative to the Sun, the Moon’s orbit, and how these create day and night.
Explore further:
Forces – KS2 Science – BBC Bitesize
Earth and space – KS2 Science – BBC Bitesize
Art & Design Technology
In Art, we will be studying the work of Leonardo da Vinci and creating our own artwork inspired by his inventions and sketches. In DT, we will be learning how to design and make biscuits, testing different flavour combinations and evaluating our creations.
Computing
In Autumn 1, our computing focus is Sharing Information. We will learn how information is shared, organised, and used responsibly online. In Autumn 2, we will develop our digital creativity by exploring Video Editing.
Music
Year 5 will begin with Livin’ on a Prayer, learning about rock music and performance. Later in the term, we will move on to Classroom Jazz 1, developing rhythm, improvisation, and playing instruments together.
PE
This term we will be developing our hockey skills and taking part in swimming lessons in Autumn 1. In Autumn 2, we will continue with swimming and build our skills in dance, creating sequences and routines.
RE
In Autumn 1, we will ask the big question: What does it mean if Christians believe God is holy and loving?
In Autumn 2, we will explore Why do Hindus want to be good?
PSHCE
Our PSHCE topics this term are Being Me in My World (Autumn 1) and Celebrating Difference (Autumn 2), helping us to develop confidence, respect, and teamwork skills.
Trips
We are looking forward to our exciting trips this term:
- Longton Park field trip in Autumn 1 to support our geography learning.
- Space Camp in Autumn 2, linking directly with our science work on Earth and Space!